In working with clients who have experienced trauma, I have seen first hand the debilitating effects it can have on a person. I have also seen the liberating effects counselling can have which inspires me further in my work with client’s experiencing trauma.

I have had the privilege of working alongside many clients who have come seeking support for an array of different reasons, including but not limited to;

Eating disorders

Low self esteem

Transitioning

Post natal depression

Body dysmorphia

Grief

Relationship difficulties

Bullying

Post traumatic stress disorder

Abuse

Self-harm

Anxiety

Stress

Depression

Low confidence

Neurodivergence

As a practicing counsellor, I keep my skills and knowledge up to date through continued professional development (CPD) courses. I also attend regular supervision once a month as recommended by the BACP to ensure my practice is meeting standards and maintaining professional and ethical boundaries.

Training and Qualifications.

Dip He in Children and young Person’s counselling (This qualification allows me to see both children and adults)

Certificate of Proficiency (BACP)

LGBTQ Awareness

Domestic Abuse Introduction

Safeguarding Children

Counselling online (BACP)

Working with Trauma

Using Trauma-Informed Grounding Techniques

In my free time you might find me listening to music, attempting to dance and sing to said music, escaping in a book, spending time with my family or down the beach with my crazy Labrador Morris.

A little about me….

Hi I’m Abi, a qualified and BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered counsellor that works with Children, Young people and Adults.

I am a down to earth, warm and accepting person and like to think this comes across in my counselling sessions.

I am extremely passionate about the work I do and have always been drawn to helping and listening to others. I have always felt most fulfilled when I am in jobs (both counselling and non-counselling) which involve helping people. The happiness I get from seeing a client make connections in sessions and having that “ah ha” moment is indescribable.

I have a special interest in working with people who have experienced/ are experiencing trauma. Now you may be thinking “well thats just not me”, but hear me out, trauma means going through a very stressful, distressing or frightening event. As unique individuals, we all respond differently to trauma, it could effect us straight away or it could be delayed presenting years after the initial incident. Trauma can manifest in different ways (see image below).